jin1 tau2煙頭烟头
Jyutpingjin1 tau2
Yaleyīn táu
Definition
Cigarette butt; the unburned end of a smoked cigarette.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the filter and remaining tobacco after smoking. While it is a common noun, it is often used in the context of littering or fire safety warnings. It is much more specific than just saying 垃圾, as it implies a potential fire hazard.
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Why did you throw that cigarette stub on the ground?
There are many cigarette stubs here, someone must have smoked here.
Related words
Common phrases
to discard a cigarette stub
to stub out a cigarette
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 煙仔, which refers to the whole cigarette. Using 煙頭 to refer to an unlit cigarette will cause confusion.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
